 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
2004 Winners
New Exporter
Presented by Aliant
In business since 1997, FineLine Fuel Systems, is a family owned and operated business that manufactures and distributes a wide range of aftermarket fuel tank sending units for domestic and foreign vehicles. These sending units have two functions: they show how much fuel is in the fuel tank; and they pump the fuel to the engine. Their current customer base is largely warehouse distributors and members of large buying groups in Canada and the Eastern U.S. In the year ending in May 2002, FineLine Fuel Systems sales to the U.S. tripled, and they plan to extend their U.S. market geographically to include the western and southern states. They are also in the process of researching the European markets for future growth. They pride themselves on their outstanding product, quality control procedures and competitive price.d competent project management remain constant; thus allowing YachtSmiths to grow, improve, and prosper. "You don't just buy a boat you buy a dream."
 |
Fineline Fuel Systems New Exporter of the Year Award. |
Canadian Market Development Award
Presented by International Trade Canada
MacIsaac Kiltmakers is situated in the beautiful village of St. Peter's on Cape Breton Island. This family-run business specializes in custom-made kilts, Highland Wear for men and women, and Highland Dancing Outfits. Their custom Highland Dancing Wear includes dancers' kilts, velvet dancing jackets and vests and they can fill everything from single order to outfitting a complete dance troupe or pipe band. In the past three years their sales have more than tripled in the Canadian market. Their international sales have also grown significantly due to marketing activities that include customer referrals, on-line web based sales, and brochure distribution. Owners an operators Rosemary and Mac MacIsaac are enjoying tremendous success and growth because of their commitment to consistent workmanship, impeccable quality, and an unmatched focus on customer satisfaction.
|
MacIssac Kiltmakers Long Term Exporter Award. |
Export Growth in New Markets
Presented by RBC Global Service
Located in Debert, Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farms is run by the ownership team of Wayne Priest, his son Matthew and Mike Merkle. With 75 year of experience between them, they bring the finest hand picked Christmas Trees of Balsam and Canaan Fir to customers in Nova Scotia, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and beyond. Export sales make up more than 60% of Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farms' business, and due to the company's aggressive marketing approach, they have secured increasingly larger accounts in new markets. These include Home Depot and Wal-Mart. They have, in fact, more than doubled their market area with Wal-Mart. With an excellent product, reputation, and a hands-on approach have been the keys to success for Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farms.
|
Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farms Export Growth Through New Markets Award. |
Export Growth Through Product Development
Presented by Michelin North America (Canada) Ltd.
Interhabs Ltd. (Habitations International) has been using superior Canadian technology and materials to create unique homes since 1975. Rather than exporting typically "Canadian" houses, Interhabs strives to blend their design principles with the indigenous styles and traditions of each country. TheyÕve proven that an Interhabs home, designed for the harsh Canadian climate, adapts well to the different environmental challenges around the world. Export sales more than doubled in the last two years and account for more than 60% of the companyÕs revenues. Every year people in new countries discover the value and beauty of InterhabsÕ architect-designed structures. Today their manufactured, pre-engineered homes can be found in England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Argentina, Chile, Korea, and the United States.
|
Interhabs Export Growth Through Product Development Award. |
Export Growth Through Partnership
Presented by Greater Halifax Partnership
Welaptega Marine Ltd. was founded in 1992 in Dartmouth as a marine biology consulting company in the offshore petroleum industry. In 1996 they relocated their operations base to the U.K., and focused on the development and commercialisation of underwater video inspection technologies. In 1998, the Welaptega Marine Chain Measuring System was patented, commissioned and tested offshore for both Shell UK and Total Oil UK. The system is now the global standard for underwater chain inspection, and is used in Canada, the UK, Norway, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. Since 1998 Welaptega Marine has established a worldwide network of technology partners and agents for both the development and commercialisation of underwater technologies for the inspection of mooring systems of floating offshore production facilities. At present Welaptega is the world leader in underwater inspections of mooring systems, and their products and services include underwater measurement of offshore mooring chains, deepwater stereo/3D video for remotely operated vehicles, videogrammetry, and detection of loose chain studs.
|
Welaptega Export Growth Through Partnership Award. |
Long Term Exporter
Presented by The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Established in Dartmouth more than 50 years ago, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems is a world-renowned expert in the design, development, and production of acoustic surveillance systems for defence applications. With their 150,000 square foot facility, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems employs engineers, technologists, and production personnel. The company is driven by the vision to become a true leader in under water surveillance technology and deployable systems. For 30 years, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems has exported its products and expertise internationally - to both industrial and military customers. They continually strive to expand revenues through increased international market share. Ultra Electronics Maritime SystemsÕ competitive advantage in export markets is due to its recognized high performance product and specialized customer service, which includes accepting contracts in customersÕ language, currency and legal terms. Ultra Electronics Maritime SystemÕs newest export markets include countries such as Korea, Australia and Chile.
|
Ultra Electronics Export Growth Through Sales Award. |
Export Growth through Product Development
Kenney & Ross Ltd. of Port Saxon, Shelburne Country, was established in 1945. The companyÕs mission is to produce quality marine extractive products, particularly from fish skins. They are the worldÕs largest manufacturer of fish gelatin products. These products are made by extracting the gelatin from the skins of cold-water fish to make a unique product used by a variety of industries ranging from technical, to food, to pharmaceutical. Kenney & Ross find their competitive advantage comes from their focus not only on research and development but also on capital investment. This is how they have maintained their position as a world leader in their field. With export sales accounting for more than 98% of company revenue, they get special satisfaction from offering a unique product in a worldwide market from Nova Scotia.
|
Kenny & Ross Ltd. Export Growth Through Sales Award. |
Exporter of the Year
Presented by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
For 200 years, Nova Scotia has been producing some of the world's finest exports; for twenty of those years, The Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards have been celebrating the very best of Nova Scotia's entrepreneurs. The recipient of this award demonstrates significant export achievement and potential for continued export growth.
The 2004 award went to Kenney & Ross Ltd.
